University of Strasbourg
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In the heart of the European Union, the University of Strasbourg provides students with an amazing opportunity to study and live in France. The city of Strasbourg is home to the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights, and a rich history. With a focus on courses in Strasbourg’s École de Management (Business School), this is a great option for anyone with a major or minor in an area of Business. Additionally, students can easily take trips throughout the semester to Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Mercer Abroad’s exchange program with the University of Strasbourg is a unique and rare opportunity that offers life changing experiences!
Mercer Application Deadlines:
- October 1 (Spring)
- February 15 (Summer)
- March 1 (Fall, Academic Year)
Location: Strasbourg, France
Requirements: In order to attend an Exchange Study Abroad Program, students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Bryan Johnson (johnson_mb@mercer.edu).
Deadlines
To apply: Please click on the “Apply Now” button in the overview section and fill out all of the information requested.
SEMESTER / PROGRAM DATES
Semester 1 (Fall): late August – mid December
Semester 2 (Spring): early January – early May
MERCER APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR EXCHANGE
Semester 1 (Fall): 01 March (online applications)
Semester 2 (Spring): 01 October (online application)
STRASBOURG APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR EXCHANGE
Semester 1 (Fall): 31 May
Semester 2 (Spring): 31 October
Academics
Academic information
Course registration starts in August (for the Fall semester) and in December (for the Spring semester). Click here to consult the list of courses offered at EM Strasbourg to non-degree seeking students. (Please note that this list is subject to change). Students participating in our degree seeking programs will be enrolled automatically. All exchange students will receive detailed information about the course registration by email.
Language Requirements
Courses are mainly taught in English; some courses are taught in French. B2-C1 level is highly recommended in the language of instruction. No certificate required for the application.
Course Registration
- Note that simple exchange students can register for up to 36 ECTS credits per semester, which can represent 20 to 27 contact hours per week.
- Courses at EM Strasbourg are worth either 3 ECTS credits or 5 ECTS credits.
- It is students’ responsibility to check with their home university advisors that the courses selected meet any subject/class hours/credit requirements of the home university.
- Course registration takes place at the beginning of each semester.
Housing
Strasbourg Housing Information
CROUS: CROUS is in charge of university residences and dining halls in France. Accommodations are designed for limited budgets with different levels of comfort. Places available are limited and only for exchange students.
- Exchange students provide their housing choices through an online survey sent by the International Relations Office after the end of the nomination/application period for the exchange program.
- Accommodations are granted on a first-come,
first-served basis.
EM Strasbourg Business School offers different categories of rooms in student residences, but access is limited and accommodation is therefore not guaranteed. The international office provides students with additional information for their own research on the private housing market.
Detailed information about housing (both university housing and the private housing market) will be provided once you are officially nominated.
Costs
Billable Amounts:
Rates based on 2024-2025 academic year rates for one semester
- Tuition (Mercer): $21,321
- Study Abroad Fee: $75
- Mercer Technology and Facility Fee: $150
Billable Total: $21,546
Non-Billable Amounts:
Rates based on 2024-2025 academic year rates for one semester
- Flight: $1,500
- Housing: $3,300
- Personal Expenses: $2,750
- including meals and groceries as Strasbourg does not have meal plans.
Non-Billable Total: $7,550
Total: $29,096
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarship opportunities:
*Please contact Bryan Johnson, the Assistant Director of Global Education, before applying to the asterisked scholarship opportunities at johnson_mb@mercer.edu.
Applicable Financial Aid:
- All Federal and State Loans
- All Federal Grants (including Pell)
- All Georgia State Scholarships and Grants (Hope, Zell)
- All Mercer Scholarships and Grants
Our office highly recommends working with your financial aid officer before attending any study abroad program to understand how much of your current aid package is applicable to your chosen program. You can make an appointment with your officer here: Contact Us – Student Financial Planning (mercer.edu)
Summer Program
Every summer, EM Strasbourg Business School organizes its International Summer School program for students coming from our partner universities.
Studying in the heart of Europe, the students take courses in European business. A number of courses are taught by guest faculty from around the world. The courses are complemented by a variety of corporate and cultural visits.
Undergraduate and graduate students from partner universities may participate in our Summer School program. This program is ideally suited to business students from all specializations and/or international studies students. Students from other majors may also be considered. Please contact us for further information.
Academic and Language Requirements
All classes, lectures, and visits will be held in English and no prior knowledge of French is required; Students need to meet the following requirements:
- Proficiency in English (minimal level of B2 in English according to the Common European Reference Framework of Languages).
- Undergraduate or graduate level (at least 2 years of university studies)
- No pre-requisites